headlights CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Customer Key Programming
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Keysystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch (and
Keyless Go Start/Stop button) for unauthorized opera-
tion. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will prevent the vehicle from starting and provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will
pulse, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals
will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instru-
ment cluster will flash.
Rearming of the System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn
off after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off
after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
rearm itself.
To Arm the System
Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger
door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is
closed, or if all doors are closed, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that
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If your vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Passive Entry System — If Equipped” under “Door
Locks” for further information.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. When this
feature is turned on and the vehicle is equipped with the
Passive Entry system, using the Passive Entry system to
LOCK the vehicle will cause the parking lights to flash.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. Refer to“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
When this feature is turned on and the vehicle is
equipped with the Passive Entry system, using the Pas-
sive Entry system to UNLOCK the vehicle will cause the
parking lights to flash. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
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If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Passive Entry System — If Equipped” under “Door
Locks” for further information.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter, or locked using the
Passive Entry door handle lock button. This feature can
be turned on or turned off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
To Unlatch the Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Refer to “Passive Entry System — If Equipped” under
“Door Locks” for further information
Using the Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
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Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 122
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 122
▫ Commands ........................ 124
▫ Voice Training ...................... 127
 Seats .............................. 127
▫ Power Seats ........................ 128
▫ Power Reclining Seats ................. 129
▫ Lumbar Support ..................... 130
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 130
▫ Heated Seats ....................... 132
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 134
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 135
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ....... 136▫
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory ........... 137
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 138
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ................... 138
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 140
 Lights ............................. 141
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 141
▫ Automatic Headlights ................. 142
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ............. 142
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 143
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 144
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 144
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 144
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▫Fog Lights ......................... 145
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 145
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 145
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 146
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 146
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 146
▫ Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights .... 146
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 147
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 148
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 149
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 149
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 150
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ............. 150▫
Rain Sensing Wipers .................. 150
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
— If Equipped ........................ 152
 Adjustable Pedals ..................... 153
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 155
▫ To Activate ......................... 155
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 156
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 156
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 157
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 157
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 157
 Parksense Rear Park Assist .............. 158
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 160
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights and fog lights.
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Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light
and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition in the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On with Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Headlight Switch
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The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high beams to
low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to the high beam position.
NOTE:
This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
SmartBeam™ system.
1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights from the high beam to the low beam position.
2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO
to the on position.
NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
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Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield
or camera lens will cause the system to function
improperly.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF
position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn on the headlights or parking lights, or place
the ignition to ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in OFF position to activate this
feature.
The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition is placed in the
ON position, the headlights are off, and the parking
brake is released. The headlight switch must be used for
normal nighttime driving.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert
the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is built into the head-
light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights
and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog
lights, either press headlight switch again or turn off the
headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Multifunction Lever
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